09/08/2010

Tips for Eating Out .. Especially in the Asian Context

There are temptations everywhere. There are restaurants everywhere offering a wide variety of food and now with the globalisation, you can practically find cuisine from any country easily. Mexican food with its fiery hot selection, Italian with its sticky goo-ey cheesy range, Indian famous for its bryani and curry, Turkish and Arab for their rolling kebabs and yoghurt-rich food and the list goes on... People are getting more health conscious partly because of the increased education on healthful food and improved knowledge on the link between food consumption, exercise capacity and diseases. I am just going to share with you some tips on eating out.. these are easy to follow and help you watch your waistline:)

1) Be selective and try to go for non-fried food

2) Choose plain rather than fried, oily or bryani rice

3) Eat lean meats and remove skin as much as possible

4) Include more vegetable and meat dishes

5) Choose clear rather than thickened soups

6) Reduce intake of gravies, sauces and dressings

7) Have fresh fruits for desserts instead of those containing coconut milk

8) Eat in moderation, we are always tempted to over-order as we may want to treat our friends but keep in mind to order small or adequate portions:)

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Tips for Eating Out .. Especially in the Asian Context

There are temptations everywhere. There are restaurants everywhere offering a wide variety of food and now with the globalisation, you can practically find cuisine from any country easily. Mexican food with its fiery hot selection, Italian with its sticky goo-ey cheesy range, Indian famous for its bryani and curry, Turkish and Arab for their rolling kebabs and yoghurt-rich food and the list goes on... People are getting more health conscious partly because of the increased education on healthful food and improved knowledge on the link between food consumption, exercise capacity and diseases. I am just going to share with you some tips on eating out.. these are easy to follow and help you watch your waistline:)

1) Be selective and try to go for non-fried food

2) Choose plain rather than fried, oily or bryani rice

3) Eat lean meats and remove skin as much as possible

4) Include more vegetable and meat dishes

5) Choose clear rather than thickened soups

6) Reduce intake of gravies, sauces and dressings

7) Have fresh fruits for desserts instead of those containing coconut milk

8) Eat in moderation, we are always tempted to over-order as we may want to treat our friends but keep in mind to order small or adequate portions:)